Priestly Painters
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Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Some of history’s most celebrated painters were also ordained priests. Not surprisingly, their work is often distinguished for its spirituality, which was perhaps the direct result of their religious devotion. Join Dr. Rocky for this exclusive webinar as he examines the art and careers of several of the most famous priestly painters of the Italian Renaissance, including Lorenzo Monaco, Fra Angelico, Fra Lippo Lippi, Fra Carnevale and Fra Bartolomeo.
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